Indigenous Women in Leadership & Award Dinner in Calgary

Indigenous Women in Leadership & Award Dinner in Calgary

CCIB returns to Calgary for the Indigenous Women in Leadership & Award Dinner, celebrating purpose‑driven leadership.

Date & Time

Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Main event

Location

Fairmont Palliser, Calgary, AB

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Overview

Rooted in Purpose. Growing through Connection.

This guiding theme shapes CCIB’s Indigenous Women in Leadership event, taking place on June 4 in Calgary. The event will bring together Indigenous women, leaders, and allies to celebrate leadership grounded in purpose and strengthened through relationships, shared experience, and community.

In the evening, we will honour an outstanding leader with the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award, recognizing her achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions to Indigenous business and economic growth.

Featured Speakers

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Forum Host

Holly Fortier

President/Facilitator, Nisto Consulting Inc & Producer/Director, Two Canoes Media

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Forum Host

Billie Fortier, Juris Doctor (JD)

Partner, MLT Aikins LLP

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CCIB CEO

Tabatha Bull, ICD.D, BSC

President and CEO, CCIB

Forum Agenda

Award Dinner Agenda

Award dinner agenda.

Accommodation

Book your room at Fairmont Palliser.

Tradeshow Exhibitors

There are a limited number of tradeshow booths available for Certified Indigenous Business exhibitors.

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